Why do you blog? My blog has shape shifted over the years, and although it’s not as defined and full as I had hoped, I continue keeping it afloat. Originally I started writing during covid as I was learning more for my occupational therapy career that I had just started months before everything shut downContinue reading “Journal prompt – finding purpose in words”
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Occupational Therapy : Building capacity for learning
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a big, broad field that often is not understood by clients as well as the health care providers that recommend the service. Often times if you have met an occupational therapist as a client or as a caregiver to a family member, you have only learned a small part of whatContinue reading “Occupational Therapy : Building capacity for learning”
I wonder if you’re curious about Pathological Demand Avoidance?
As a neurodiverse affirming occupational therapist, I work very hard to meet my clients where they are at and to honour their needs and autonomy. I come to you with a blog title in the format of declarative language, one form of communication that is helpful for folks with PDA. Declarative language is a communication styleContinue reading “I wonder if you’re curious about Pathological Demand Avoidance?”
Dance it out; exploring the most beautiful coping tool
The highest form of resistance is to enjoy life, even in the face of oppression. If you can find a way to live a life of joy in the face of danger, if you have not let them crush your spirit, then you have defeated them. They can affect our bodies, but not our spirit.Continue reading “Dance it out; exploring the most beautiful coping tool”
2024 Wrap up – normalizing a gentle new years eve
At the end of the year, most people will feel like they need to set goals, reflect on all the amazing moments and (unfortunately) compare their memory collages on instagram to others. Because what is more fun on New Years Eve than ringing in a new year by making yourself feel like your year wasContinue reading “2024 Wrap up – normalizing a gentle new years eve”
Benefits of having a pet in your family
What is good about having a pet? In such a busy and stressful world, many people find connection with pets and animals to bring comfort and companionship. I personally have two cats whom I absolutely adore and who bring my so much joy. I also work as an occupational therapist at a day program withContinue reading “Benefits of having a pet in your family”
Quote of the day
Today’s quote comes from author Cherie Carter-Scott, a quote I discovered in a course I just recently took: I recently took a course by Moira Pena (Check her out here! https://moirapena.com/) , who is an occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience, and an international speaker who has dedicated her career to working with andContinue reading “Quote of the day”
Grounding on the beach on this chilly weekend
Glimmers – bringing small moments of joy to our conscious
When people think of therapy, I feel like a lot of people imagine talking to someone and then feeling like their life is sorted out and fixed. As an occupational therapist, I get this a lot, where clients and their families expect immediate change from just working with or talking to me for a fewContinue reading “Glimmers – bringing small moments of joy to our conscious”
Be Your Own Sunshine 